Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1518226
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Responsibilities may include:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
SCHOOL PROFILE
Pinewood Primary School situated in Mount Waverley is proud of our history of outstanding achievement. We continue to provide high quality education to students from various backgrounds and with a range of educational needs and abilities.
The school has a current enrolment of 888 students. Pinewood is set in a peaceful environment of natural, landscaped grounds.
We have a reputation for high academic achievement in English and Maths but also place a high emphasis on sport, physical education, STEM and the Arts. The School Strategic Plan emphasises Literacy, Numeracy and the skills required for our students to be 21st Century Learners. Developing high quality ICT skills through an inclusive curriculum will enable students to thrive in an Inquiry Based learning environment. All year levels have access to sets of iPads in addition to desktop and notebook computers.
High school connectedness levels are a result of a highly supportive and enthusiastic community, an effective School Council, committees and a Parents Association which successfully coordinates a range of community and fund raising activities. Parents participate in school maintenance activities and contribute directly to learning programs such as literacy, numeracy, sport and school camps and excursions. A strong partnership between home and school encourages school community members to work together to provide a quality educational facility for the Pinewood community.
A strong culture of teamwork exists within the staff team at Pinewood. Teams of teachers work together, actively sharing knowledge and expertise and providing support and feedback to one another. Professional learning is collaborative with a focus on whole school improvement through the development of individual teaching capacity. More recently, we have placed an emphasis on explicit teaching, assessment, and student feedback and differentiated learning tasks. Enrichment and support occurs in each classroom and through external programs including Reading Recovery and English as an Additional Language (EAL) intervention. Students are provided with the opportunity to participate in a number of extra-curricular activities.
We place great emphasis on providing a caring and supportive environment for students, staff and parents. Our whole school values are Respect, Self-Confidence, Optimism, Integrity and Responsibility. We encourage students and staff to reach their individual potential by recognising and rewarding achievement, effort and excellence and sharing our learning. We promote student wellbeing through a proactive focus on relationship development utilising Restorative Practices, providing opportunities for students to develop qualities and life skills through the explicit teaching of our school values as well as an emphasis on resilience, team work, problem solving, creativity and innovation.
The grounds of Pinewood Primary School are extremely well maintained. Large areas of synthetic turf, quiet garden spots and naturally shaded grounds feature highly and encourage all members of the school and community to be part of a continually developing, sustainable environment.